Struggling Skymark Airlines Inc. said Wednesday it is considering seeking assistance from All Nippon Airways Co. after facing criticism for its pursuit of a similar business alliance with Japan Airlines Co.

"It is true that we are considering calling for assistance from ANA" but nothing has formally been decided, Skymark said in a statement released after media reports on the move.

Skymark is already in talks with JAL for a partnership that would involve code-sharing on some domestic routes.